Today’s Wordle #723 Hints, Clues And Answer For Monday, June 12th

I’m not sure I’m entirely ready for Monday this week. Can we press pause? Extend the weekend out a day or two? I don’t need a whole week, but I need longer than two measly days.

Then again, I work every day and I take every day off of work. I’ve crafted that kind of schedule for myself—the kind where you have to set all your own boundaries and spark all your own ambitions. It’s a bit less secure than a square job, but I enjoy the freedom.

Still, a job is a job and a vacation is a vacation. You really can’t have one without the other.

Alright, let’s do this Wordle.

How To Solve Today’s Wordle

The Hint: When it takes you seven guesses to get a Wordle.

The Clue: This word has far more consonants than vowels in it.

The Answer:

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Wrong!

Wordle Bot Analysis

It’s funny—the only way to get this word right is to get it wrong! I started my guessing game with fable because of the Xbox Showcase Sunday which showed the first trailer for the new Fable game (and many, many other games). This ended up being a very horrible first guess, leaving me with 523 remaining possible solutions.

Hoist tightened things up considerably, slashing that number by 500. My third guess, group, cut the remaining 23 words down to just 1: wrong. Huzzah for wrong!

Today’s Score: Somehow Wordle Bot went from slate to crony to wrong in just three guesses, which means I get -1. Since I guessed in four, I get 0 for that. Grand total: -1. Sigh.

Today’s Wordle Etymology

The word “wrong” has its origins in Old English and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic language. Here is a breakdown of its etymology:

1. Proto-Germanic: The word “wrong” is derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wrangaz, which means “crooked” or “twisted.” This root also gave rise to other related words in Germanic languages, such as Old High German “wrang” and Old Norse “rangr.”
2. Old English: In Old English, the word evolved into “wrang,” which meant “twisted,” “distorted,” or “perverse.” It was used to describe something that deviated from the straight or right path. Over time, the spelling changed, and it eventually became “wrong.”

The word “wrong” gradually expanded its meanings beyond physical deformity or deviation from a straight line to encompass moral or ethical deviations. It came to denote actions or behaviors that were incorrect, unjust, or contrary to what is considered right or acceptable.

It’s worth noting that the concept of right and wrong is deeply ingrained in human societies and has evolved over time, leading to different interpretations and moral frameworks.

Play Competitive Wordle Against Me!

I’ve been playing a cutthroat game of PvP Wordle against my nemesis Wordle But. Now you should play against me! I can be your nemesis! (And your helpful Wordle guide, of course). You can also play against the Bot if you have a New York Times subscription.

• Here are the rules:1 point for getting the Wordle in 3 guesses.
• 2 points for getting it in 2 guesses.
• 3 points for getting it in 1 guess.
• 1 point for beating Erik
• 0 points for getting it in 4 guesses.
• -1 point for getting it in 5 guesses.
• -2 points for getting it in 6 guesses.
• -3 points for losing.
• -1 point for losing to Erik

You can either keep a running tally of your score if that’s your jam or just play day-to-day if you prefer.

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